Title: Heartache
Author: anniewannie
Chapter 16: A Phone Call
“I wonder when I’ll transform with Akane,” Laina smiled under the scorching heat that came from the sun. It was Friday today and studies were due in though 더 많이 homework would be coming through the weekend. “Soon, I think.” Akane shrugged. “I’m not sure Laina.” “That’s okay!” Laina laughed, grinning happily. “I just hope I’ll be 다음 to transform!” “Of course 당신 will,” Asuka smiled, giving her a slight push in the shoulder. “Hey Akane!” Akane turned her head to the side and saw Shizuko running to where she stood, with Theresa flying 다음 to her. “Shizuko!” Akane grinned. “’Morning,” “Good morning, Akane. Theresa’s feeling a lot better today so she told me just for today that she wanted to come to school.”
“That’s great!” Akane smiled, glancing at Theresa who was already talking with Asuka and Laina. “So,” Akane began walking. “What’s up?” “I was going to ask 당신 the same,” Shizuko said. “What do 당신 mean?” “Did something happen last night, Akane?” Shizuko asked, sounding worried for some reason. “Why? What happened?” “Well …” Shizuko pursed her lips as she lowered her wavering eyes. “Kaito … came to my place late last night.” Shizuko sounded … cautious and Akane’s eyes slightly narrowed.“Why? Did … he see something?” In Akane’s mind, she prayed to God and Heaven that Kaito didn’t see her with Seiji in the theme park. Shizuko inhaled a deep breath. “Yes, he did.” “Oh my gosh, no!” Akane cried, burying her head in her hands. “Oh no! He’s mad, isn’t he? He’s furious as hell, I know he is!” Akane wept, tears rolling down the sides of her arms. “I didn’t mean it Shizuko! It’s just that I felt so bad for Seiji that I felt like I had to–” “Shh, shh. It’s okay, Akane.” Shizuko embraced her arms around her friend.
“Yes, Kaito’s mad at 당신 for going out with him last night, but I’m not. I’m sure 당신 did it for a reason and 당신 have to tell him, Akane.” Akane sniffled and stiffed a nod. Then she pulled away. “Akane?” Shizuko asked, cocking her head to the side. Akane lifted her eyes, waiting. “Do 당신 사랑 Seiji instead Kaito?” Akane froze, her eyes widened in shock. She didn’t know what to say. “Um …” Her eyes glistened a little. “I don’t know.” She mumbled. “It’s too hard Shizuko. I just … don’t know what feelings I have for Seiji. I 사랑 Kaito … I think.” “See?” Shizuko snapped her fingers at Akane’s face. “There’s the problem! After the time you’ve spent with Seiji, it’s hard for 당신 to let go of him, isn’t it?” “That’s not how it is Shizuko!” Akane’s face went maroon. “I don’t have feelings for Seiji and he knows that my 심장 belongs to Kaito!” “Or does it?” Shizuko arched an eyebrow as a smirk appeared on her lips.
“Come on, Shizuko,” Asuka smiled at her. “Don’t make fun of your friend and my pixie owner,” “Oh, I’m not teasing her Asuka.” Shizuko waved her hands with uncertainty written on her face. “I just want to know who Akane likes at the moment.” Asuka shrugged and stared at Akane who was biting her lips while looking at the ground. “Well that’s Akane’s decision, isn’t it? She knows who she loves though she probably doesn’t want to tell you,” Shizuko sighed and nodded. “Fine, fine. I won’t prod her into any 더 많이 about the subject. How’s that, Akane?” Akane nodded stiffly. “You know 당신 can tell me. Okay?” Shizuko asked as they both sauntered to the school. “Yeah.” Akane replied.
“I’m back!” Akane cried as she opened the front door of her house. “Took 당신 a while,” A familiar voice filled the room and made Akane give out a slight scream as she leapt. There, leaning against a wooden post between the hall and the kitchen, was Kaito. “Geez, Kaito!” Akane hissed, shutting the door behind her. “You know how I don’t like getting scared.” Akane told him. “Just felt like it, is all.” Kaito explained. “That’s a bad excuse for a human being,” Akane muttered as she walked to him. “Akane,” Kaito said. Akane peered at Kaito for a 초 because when he said her name, it sounded rasp and dry like he was choking 또는 something. “Do 당신 know what 당신 did to me last night?” Akane gulped, trying to steady herself with her arms. Her mind went blank the 분 he said that.
“K-Kaito,” She whispered, tears filling her eyes. “I didn’t mean it. It just happened because I felt sorry for Seiji. Kaito, if you’re mad at me then be mad, but don’t hate me, please.” Akane pursed her lips as her fingers trembled slightly. “Akane,” Kaito clasped Akane’s fingers. “You broke your promise. 당신 know that and now, I’m not sure if 당신 사랑 me anymore.” “That’s not true Kaito! I still 사랑 you!”
Akane gasped as the tears streamed down her face. “Do 당신 still care about me Akane? 또는 is my 사랑 not good enough for you? How can I chan–?” Lips abruptly crushed against his, stopping his sentence. Akane pulled away, taking a breath. “Does that give 당신 enough proof?” She asked, worried. Kaito exhaled and stared into Akane’s eyes. “You think?” He smiled after a long moment. Akane grinned and leaned up on her toes to hug him. “I’m sorry I hurt 당신 Kaito. It hurts me to see 당신 in pain.” “Me too Akane, me too.” Kaito said in her hair. “It’s okay.” He broke the hug and smiled at her. “You won’t … 당신 won’t hurt me again … will you, Akane?”Akane nodded and placed a hand at the side of his face. “I promise, Kaito.”
Meanwhile, far from Akane’s house, lying lazily in a 나무, 트리 that grew 다음 to a certain someone’s bedroom, was Seiji. Aruto was there with him too. “Why are we here exactly, Seiji?” Aruto asked, confused. Seiji opened a 제비꽃, 바이올렛 eye and a smirk flaunted across his face. “I just want to have a small talk with Akane’s best friend, that’s all Aruto.” “Sounds like you’ve got something up your sleeve.” Aruto smiled, his eyes glistened in the sun’s rays.
“Hello Shiini!” A girl’s voice sounded in the house. “How are you? Where’s Mama?” “She’s going to come 집 soon, Shizzy!” A blissful girl’s voice replied. “Are 당신 sure? Okay. Did 당신 eat?” “Don’t worry Shizzy. I can take care of myself! I stayed here 의해 myself too many times, right?” “Yeah,” Shizuko sighed. “Go do your homework. I’ll try and see if there’s anything Mama can cook when she gets back.” There wasn’t a reply but Seiji heard heels clicking to the room he was 다음 to. Shizuko appeared in her room and just as she was about to get dressed into her 집 clothes, Seiji knocked on the window pane …
“So …” Akane sighed. She was in her room with Kaito, lying on her 침대 in his arms. “What is it?” Kaito looked at Akane’s uncertain face. “Um … no, it’s nothing Kaito.” Akane smiled. “Don’t worry, I’m not thinking about much.” “You know 당신 can tell me anything Akane, right?” Kaito squeezed his hands around hers. “Yes, I know Kaito.” Akane nodded. He bit his lip and leaned his head back, away from Akane’s face. “Akane, do 당신 wonder why I don’t 키스 당신 much?” Akane shrugged. “Well, I did the first time. But if it’s because of a reason, then I won’t force 당신 to.” “Akane, 당신 사랑 me, don’t you?” Kaito murmured quietly. “Yes, I do.” Akane answered, pulling away from Kaito so she could stare at his face. Kaito’s face slightly tensed before he stared deeply into Akane’s eyes.
“Then tell me why 당신 just sounded a little hesitant just now.” “Kaito,” Akane groaned. “Why? Why do 당신 feel this way?” “I don’t know myself, Akane.” Kaito said, running a hand through his hair before continuing. “But I can’t help feeling that 당신 might, well, be in 사랑 with Seiji.” “Kaito, don’t think like that okay?” Akane begged. “I don’t 사랑 him and I won’t shed any to him. Only to you, Kaito because I 사랑 당신 더 많이 than 당신 know!” Akane grabbed Kaito’s hands. “I 사랑 당신 so much Kaito. Don’t think that I don’t 사랑 당신 because I do.” Kaito bit his lip. “Kaito?” Akane whispered, lifting his chin with her hand. He waited. “Can I … 키스 you?”
Shizuko turned her head to the window and her eyes went as wide as saucers. “SEIJI?!” She screamed, rushing to open her window. “What one earth are 당신 doing here?! I was about to get dressed!” “Sorry,” Seiji apologized quietly. “Shizzy?” Shiini’s voice came outside Shizuko’s door. “What happened?” “N-nothing Shiini. I’m okay, don’t worry.” Shizuko tried to keep her voice normal. “Okay,” Shiini said before Seiji and Shizuko heard her steps disappear to the kitchen. Shizuko turned sharply to Seiji, her eyes glistening slightly. “What do 당신 want, perv?” “I just want to have a small chat with Akane’s close friend.” Shizuko’s eyes froze. “What do 당신 want to know about Akane?” Seiji jumped into her room, landing quietly on the floor.
Seiji smiled and sighed. “It seems that 당신 have a little friend in your room. A pixie, I’m guessing?” Shizuko crossed her arms over her chest. “Tell me what 당신 want to know, Seiji.” Seiji smiled. “You’re simply just trying to make me get out. Am I right, Kato Shizuko?” Shizuko glared at Seiji. “Ever since 당신 came to H.S.H.S (a/n: Hishima 별, 스타 High School) you’ve caused trouble.” “Really? Hasn’t Akane told 당신 about what happened last night?” “No,” Shizuko replied, pursing her lips. “She just told me she feels sorry for 당신 and that’s it.” “Really?” Seiji shut his eyes, smiling. “Okay. I’ll tell 당신 what I want to know.” Shizuko waited.
“What did Akane tell 당신 this morning at school?” Seiji asked. “I told 당신 already.” Shizuko said. “Hmm.” Seiji pursed his lips before he breathed slowly. “Alright, I’ll go now. Tell Akane that I stopped by, okay?” “Why?” Shizuko asked narrowing her eyes at him. But Seiji just shook his head with a mischievous smile and then left without another word.
“Akane!” Sakura cried, opening Akane’s bedroom door. Sakura stood, motionlessly, as her eyes blinked at the sight of her step-sister and Kaito staring at her with astonishment with their faces inches apart. “Sorry, sorry!” Sakura shut her eyes tight as she turned her face away from them. “I should have knocked!” “No, no! Sakura, it’s okay!” Akane quickly went to Sakura and kneeled in front of her. Sakura warily turned her face to Akane and blinked her eyes open. She sighed, relieved and then she slapped herself in the forehead. “Next time, I’ll be sure to knock ‘cause I don’t want to come in here seeing 당신 in 침대 with Kaito, Akane.”
Akane’s face immediately turned scarlet. Even her neck became the exact colour. “S-Sakura, 당신 know t-t-that won’t–” “Yes, I know Akane.” Sakura patted Akane’s cheek. “Now, someone’s on the phone for you.” Sakura held the house phone in front of Akane. “Huh?” Akane blinked, surprised. “Who is it?” “Sounds like a girl ... she’s probably in your class.” Sakura shrugged while Akane received the phone from her. “O-okay … thanks Sakura.” Sakura skipped out of the room, humming a lullaby she probably made up herself.
“Hello?” “Hello, is this Hitoru Akane?” A soft, girl’s voice was heard on the other line. “Speaking,” Akane gulped. A small gasp cracked in the receiver and Akane glanced at Kaito who was staring at her intently. But before she could ask the girl what was wrong, she had already hung up and there were only beeps in the receiver. “Who was it Akane?” Kaito asked as she lowered the phone from her ear. “I don’t know, Kaito.” Akane sighed.
‘Who was she?’ Akane thought, feeling confused. ‘Does she know me?’
Author: anniewannie
Chapter 16: A Phone Call
“I wonder when I’ll transform with Akane,” Laina smiled under the scorching heat that came from the sun. It was Friday today and studies were due in though 더 많이 homework would be coming through the weekend. “Soon, I think.” Akane shrugged. “I’m not sure Laina.” “That’s okay!” Laina laughed, grinning happily. “I just hope I’ll be 다음 to transform!” “Of course 당신 will,” Asuka smiled, giving her a slight push in the shoulder. “Hey Akane!” Akane turned her head to the side and saw Shizuko running to where she stood, with Theresa flying 다음 to her. “Shizuko!” Akane grinned. “’Morning,” “Good morning, Akane. Theresa’s feeling a lot better today so she told me just for today that she wanted to come to school.”
“That’s great!” Akane smiled, glancing at Theresa who was already talking with Asuka and Laina. “So,” Akane began walking. “What’s up?” “I was going to ask 당신 the same,” Shizuko said. “What do 당신 mean?” “Did something happen last night, Akane?” Shizuko asked, sounding worried for some reason. “Why? What happened?” “Well …” Shizuko pursed her lips as she lowered her wavering eyes. “Kaito … came to my place late last night.” Shizuko sounded … cautious and Akane’s eyes slightly narrowed.“Why? Did … he see something?” In Akane’s mind, she prayed to God and Heaven that Kaito didn’t see her with Seiji in the theme park. Shizuko inhaled a deep breath. “Yes, he did.” “Oh my gosh, no!” Akane cried, burying her head in her hands. “Oh no! He’s mad, isn’t he? He’s furious as hell, I know he is!” Akane wept, tears rolling down the sides of her arms. “I didn’t mean it Shizuko! It’s just that I felt so bad for Seiji that I felt like I had to–” “Shh, shh. It’s okay, Akane.” Shizuko embraced her arms around her friend.
“Yes, Kaito’s mad at 당신 for going out with him last night, but I’m not. I’m sure 당신 did it for a reason and 당신 have to tell him, Akane.” Akane sniffled and stiffed a nod. Then she pulled away. “Akane?” Shizuko asked, cocking her head to the side. Akane lifted her eyes, waiting. “Do 당신 사랑 Seiji instead Kaito?” Akane froze, her eyes widened in shock. She didn’t know what to say. “Um …” Her eyes glistened a little. “I don’t know.” She mumbled. “It’s too hard Shizuko. I just … don’t know what feelings I have for Seiji. I 사랑 Kaito … I think.” “See?” Shizuko snapped her fingers at Akane’s face. “There’s the problem! After the time you’ve spent with Seiji, it’s hard for 당신 to let go of him, isn’t it?” “That’s not how it is Shizuko!” Akane’s face went maroon. “I don’t have feelings for Seiji and he knows that my 심장 belongs to Kaito!” “Or does it?” Shizuko arched an eyebrow as a smirk appeared on her lips.
“Come on, Shizuko,” Asuka smiled at her. “Don’t make fun of your friend and my pixie owner,” “Oh, I’m not teasing her Asuka.” Shizuko waved her hands with uncertainty written on her face. “I just want to know who Akane likes at the moment.” Asuka shrugged and stared at Akane who was biting her lips while looking at the ground. “Well that’s Akane’s decision, isn’t it? She knows who she loves though she probably doesn’t want to tell you,” Shizuko sighed and nodded. “Fine, fine. I won’t prod her into any 더 많이 about the subject. How’s that, Akane?” Akane nodded stiffly. “You know 당신 can tell me. Okay?” Shizuko asked as they both sauntered to the school. “Yeah.” Akane replied.
“I’m back!” Akane cried as she opened the front door of her house. “Took 당신 a while,” A familiar voice filled the room and made Akane give out a slight scream as she leapt. There, leaning against a wooden post between the hall and the kitchen, was Kaito. “Geez, Kaito!” Akane hissed, shutting the door behind her. “You know how I don’t like getting scared.” Akane told him. “Just felt like it, is all.” Kaito explained. “That’s a bad excuse for a human being,” Akane muttered as she walked to him. “Akane,” Kaito said. Akane peered at Kaito for a 초 because when he said her name, it sounded rasp and dry like he was choking 또는 something. “Do 당신 know what 당신 did to me last night?” Akane gulped, trying to steady herself with her arms. Her mind went blank the 분 he said that.
“K-Kaito,” She whispered, tears filling her eyes. “I didn’t mean it. It just happened because I felt sorry for Seiji. Kaito, if you’re mad at me then be mad, but don’t hate me, please.” Akane pursed her lips as her fingers trembled slightly. “Akane,” Kaito clasped Akane’s fingers. “You broke your promise. 당신 know that and now, I’m not sure if 당신 사랑 me anymore.” “That’s not true Kaito! I still 사랑 you!”
Akane gasped as the tears streamed down her face. “Do 당신 still care about me Akane? 또는 is my 사랑 not good enough for you? How can I chan–?” Lips abruptly crushed against his, stopping his sentence. Akane pulled away, taking a breath. “Does that give 당신 enough proof?” She asked, worried. Kaito exhaled and stared into Akane’s eyes. “You think?” He smiled after a long moment. Akane grinned and leaned up on her toes to hug him. “I’m sorry I hurt 당신 Kaito. It hurts me to see 당신 in pain.” “Me too Akane, me too.” Kaito said in her hair. “It’s okay.” He broke the hug and smiled at her. “You won’t … 당신 won’t hurt me again … will you, Akane?”Akane nodded and placed a hand at the side of his face. “I promise, Kaito.”
Meanwhile, far from Akane’s house, lying lazily in a 나무, 트리 that grew 다음 to a certain someone’s bedroom, was Seiji. Aruto was there with him too. “Why are we here exactly, Seiji?” Aruto asked, confused. Seiji opened a 제비꽃, 바이올렛 eye and a smirk flaunted across his face. “I just want to have a small talk with Akane’s best friend, that’s all Aruto.” “Sounds like you’ve got something up your sleeve.” Aruto smiled, his eyes glistened in the sun’s rays.
“Hello Shiini!” A girl’s voice sounded in the house. “How are you? Where’s Mama?” “She’s going to come 집 soon, Shizzy!” A blissful girl’s voice replied. “Are 당신 sure? Okay. Did 당신 eat?” “Don’t worry Shizzy. I can take care of myself! I stayed here 의해 myself too many times, right?” “Yeah,” Shizuko sighed. “Go do your homework. I’ll try and see if there’s anything Mama can cook when she gets back.” There wasn’t a reply but Seiji heard heels clicking to the room he was 다음 to. Shizuko appeared in her room and just as she was about to get dressed into her 집 clothes, Seiji knocked on the window pane …
“So …” Akane sighed. She was in her room with Kaito, lying on her 침대 in his arms. “What is it?” Kaito looked at Akane’s uncertain face. “Um … no, it’s nothing Kaito.” Akane smiled. “Don’t worry, I’m not thinking about much.” “You know 당신 can tell me anything Akane, right?” Kaito squeezed his hands around hers. “Yes, I know Kaito.” Akane nodded. He bit his lip and leaned his head back, away from Akane’s face. “Akane, do 당신 wonder why I don’t 키스 당신 much?” Akane shrugged. “Well, I did the first time. But if it’s because of a reason, then I won’t force 당신 to.” “Akane, 당신 사랑 me, don’t you?” Kaito murmured quietly. “Yes, I do.” Akane answered, pulling away from Kaito so she could stare at his face. Kaito’s face slightly tensed before he stared deeply into Akane’s eyes.
“Then tell me why 당신 just sounded a little hesitant just now.” “Kaito,” Akane groaned. “Why? Why do 당신 feel this way?” “I don’t know myself, Akane.” Kaito said, running a hand through his hair before continuing. “But I can’t help feeling that 당신 might, well, be in 사랑 with Seiji.” “Kaito, don’t think like that okay?” Akane begged. “I don’t 사랑 him and I won’t shed any to him. Only to you, Kaito because I 사랑 당신 더 많이 than 당신 know!” Akane grabbed Kaito’s hands. “I 사랑 당신 so much Kaito. Don’t think that I don’t 사랑 당신 because I do.” Kaito bit his lip. “Kaito?” Akane whispered, lifting his chin with her hand. He waited. “Can I … 키스 you?”
Shizuko turned her head to the window and her eyes went as wide as saucers. “SEIJI?!” She screamed, rushing to open her window. “What one earth are 당신 doing here?! I was about to get dressed!” “Sorry,” Seiji apologized quietly. “Shizzy?” Shiini’s voice came outside Shizuko’s door. “What happened?” “N-nothing Shiini. I’m okay, don’t worry.” Shizuko tried to keep her voice normal. “Okay,” Shiini said before Seiji and Shizuko heard her steps disappear to the kitchen. Shizuko turned sharply to Seiji, her eyes glistening slightly. “What do 당신 want, perv?” “I just want to have a small chat with Akane’s close friend.” Shizuko’s eyes froze. “What do 당신 want to know about Akane?” Seiji jumped into her room, landing quietly on the floor.
Seiji smiled and sighed. “It seems that 당신 have a little friend in your room. A pixie, I’m guessing?” Shizuko crossed her arms over her chest. “Tell me what 당신 want to know, Seiji.” Seiji smiled. “You’re simply just trying to make me get out. Am I right, Kato Shizuko?” Shizuko glared at Seiji. “Ever since 당신 came to H.S.H.S (a/n: Hishima 별, 스타 High School) you’ve caused trouble.” “Really? Hasn’t Akane told 당신 about what happened last night?” “No,” Shizuko replied, pursing her lips. “She just told me she feels sorry for 당신 and that’s it.” “Really?” Seiji shut his eyes, smiling. “Okay. I’ll tell 당신 what I want to know.” Shizuko waited.
“What did Akane tell 당신 this morning at school?” Seiji asked. “I told 당신 already.” Shizuko said. “Hmm.” Seiji pursed his lips before he breathed slowly. “Alright, I’ll go now. Tell Akane that I stopped by, okay?” “Why?” Shizuko asked narrowing her eyes at him. But Seiji just shook his head with a mischievous smile and then left without another word.
“Akane!” Sakura cried, opening Akane’s bedroom door. Sakura stood, motionlessly, as her eyes blinked at the sight of her step-sister and Kaito staring at her with astonishment with their faces inches apart. “Sorry, sorry!” Sakura shut her eyes tight as she turned her face away from them. “I should have knocked!” “No, no! Sakura, it’s okay!” Akane quickly went to Sakura and kneeled in front of her. Sakura warily turned her face to Akane and blinked her eyes open. She sighed, relieved and then she slapped herself in the forehead. “Next time, I’ll be sure to knock ‘cause I don’t want to come in here seeing 당신 in 침대 with Kaito, Akane.”
Akane’s face immediately turned scarlet. Even her neck became the exact colour. “S-Sakura, 당신 know t-t-that won’t–” “Yes, I know Akane.” Sakura patted Akane’s cheek. “Now, someone’s on the phone for you.” Sakura held the house phone in front of Akane. “Huh?” Akane blinked, surprised. “Who is it?” “Sounds like a girl ... she’s probably in your class.” Sakura shrugged while Akane received the phone from her. “O-okay … thanks Sakura.” Sakura skipped out of the room, humming a lullaby she probably made up herself.
“Hello?” “Hello, is this Hitoru Akane?” A soft, girl’s voice was heard on the other line. “Speaking,” Akane gulped. A small gasp cracked in the receiver and Akane glanced at Kaito who was staring at her intently. But before she could ask the girl what was wrong, she had already hung up and there were only beeps in the receiver. “Who was it Akane?” Kaito asked as she lowered the phone from her ear. “I don’t know, Kaito.” Akane sighed.
‘Who was she?’ Akane thought, feeling confused. ‘Does she know me?’
Hitoru Akane in her Hishima Star High School uniform
